Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Are you optimistic about your finances?”

0 hours, 45 minutes | 176 Views

Bob Cusack and Meredith Shiner talked about the congressional agenda following a two-week recess, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the Senate vote on the “Buffett Rule.” a tax break for small businesses, the Government Services Administration scandal, and a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on racial profiling. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.

0 hours, 47 minutes | 333 Views

Nina Olson talked about the U.S. tax code and the ways that the office of the Taxpayer Advocate helps taxpayers navigate their returns. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 300 Views

Timothy Hamre talked about federal government job training and and employment assistance programs, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.Topics included how funds are translated into state-wide training programs, the skills that seniors learn and the kinds of jobs they can get with the training, and protection of older workers in the workplace.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.

0 hours, 37 minutes | 546 Views

Panelists talked about racial profiling, gun violence and advancing the civil rights movement in the aftermath of the killing of Trayvon Martin. Moderator Al Sharpton also interviewed the mother of Amadou Diallo and the former fiancée of Sean Bell who were both killed by New York Police Department officers in separate incidents. He also took questions from audience members, some of whom shared their personal stories involving police brutality and racial profiling.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 326 Views

Nina Olson talked about the U.S. tax code and the ways that the office of the Taxpayer Advocate helps taxpayers navigate their returns. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 300 Views

The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence sponsored a news conference outside the Capitol to mark the anniversaries of two deadly school shootings at Virginia Tech and Columbine High School. Several victims and family members spoke about their support for gun control measures.

1 hours, 34 minutes | 755 Views

Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey spoke to reporters about Defense Department issues. Topics included the previous weekend attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, the looming threat of sequestration Defense authorization, and the incident in Colombia involving the Secret Service. Chairman Dempsey said the U.S. military is “embarrassed” by what happened in Colombia and that the incident was a distraction from President Obama’s trip.

0 hours, 33 minutes | 183 Views

Alec Baldwin talked about federal funding for arts and education. In his remarks,he stressed the importance of art to American culture and the economy. In addition, he commented on social media technology, the state of television programming, his work on the television series ‘30 Rock,’ and working with NBC. He answered written questions from the audience after his speech.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 597 Views

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1 hours, 9 minutes | 1,472 Views

Business leaders argued that low taxes are linked to economic growth. They compared tax policies and economic growth in different states, and discussed a number of studies suggesting links between population movements and tax policy. They responded to questions from the audience.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 108 Views

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1 hours, 47 minutes | 3,059 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) staff testified at a hearing on the investigation into improper spending on a series of lavish GSA conferences. Jeff Neely invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege against self incrimination. He had organized an October 2010 GSA conference in Las Vegas with expenses topping $800,000 and had since been placed on administrative leave. Martha Johnson said that she decided to resign just a few days before the agency’s inspector general released a final report on the scandal. Mr. Miller told the Committee that he had recommended criminal charges in a referral to the Justice Department.

0 hours, 34 minutes | 5,531 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) staff testified at a hearing on the investigation into improper spending on a series of lavish GSA conferences.

1 hours, 58 minutes | 2,827 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) staff testified at a hearing on the investigation into improper spending on a series of lavish GSA conferences.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 1,532 Views

Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey spoke to reporters about Defense Department issues. Topics included the previous weekend attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, the looming threat of sequestration Defense authorization, and the incident in Colombia involving the Secret Service. Chairman Dempsey said the U.S. military is “embarrassed” by what happened in Colombia and that the incident was a distraction from President Obama’s trip.

0 hours, 35 minutes | 183 Views

Participants spoke to reporters about tax policy and federal spending levels. They also answered questions from reporters.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 22,515 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) staff testified at a hearing on the investigation into improper spending on a series of lavish GSA conferences. Jeff Neely invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege against self incrimination. He had organized an October 2010 GSA conference in Las Vegas with expenses topping $800,000 and had since been placed on administrative leave. Martha Johnson said that she decided to resign just a few days before the agency’s inspector general released a final report on the scandal. Mr. Miller told the Committee that he had recommended criminal charges in a referral to the Justice Department.

0 hours, 34 minutes | 5,531 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) staff testified at a hearing on the investigation into improper spending on a series of lavish GSA conferences.

1 hours, 58 minutes | 2,827 Views

Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey spoke to reporters about Defense Department issues. Topics included the previous weekend attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, the looming threat of sequestration Defense authorization, and the incident in Colombia involving the Secret Service. Chairman Dempsey said the U.S. military is “embarrassed” by what happened in Colombia and that the incident was a distraction from President Obama’s trip.

0 hours, 35 minutes | 183 Views

Participants spoke to reporters about tax policy and federal spending levels. They also answered questions from reporters.

0 hours, 44 minutes | 22,515 Views

The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence sponsored a news conference outside the Capitol to mark the anniversaries of two deadly school shootings at Virginia Tech and Columbine High School. Several victims and family members spoke about their support for gun control measures.

1 hours, 34 minutes | 755 Views

Mitt Romney addressed the Tri-State Tea Party Caucus. He contrasted his tax cut proposals with President Obama’s policies.

0 hours, 24 minutes | 1,306 Views

Neil deGrasse Tyson talked about the history and future of NASA and the U.S. space program. He argued that the exploration of space benefits Americans more than they may think. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. 

2 hours, 14 minutes | 13,544 Views

Lawrence Strickling talked about privacy, spectrum and other telecommunications issues.

0 hours, 28 minutes | 173 Views

Panelists talked about the treatment of race by the news media and combating stereotypes. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Juan Williams moderated. Charlie Firestone then made closing remarks for the day-long symposium.
“News Media” was the fifth panel of the Symposium on the State of Race in America held at the Newseum by the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program in association with Comcast Corporation.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 318 Views

Witnesses testified on the progress of the Veterans Administration’s 5-year plan to end homelessness among veterans, particularly female veterans.

1 hours, 46 minutes | 170 Views

Panelists spoke about U.S. operations in Afghanistan and preparations for the 2014 troop withdrawal. Among the topics they addressed were U.S. strategy in the region, the capabilities of Afghan security forces, and the political situation in Afghanistan. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 16 minutes | 167 Views

Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) was the keynote speaker at a campaign event for Mitt Romney. He responded to questions from the audience.

0 hours, 20 minutes | 139 Views

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S 2230, the Paying a Fair Share bill, which proposes to set a minimum tax rate for high-income taxpayers. This rule is popularly known as the “Buffett Rule.”
At 4:30 p.m. the Senate proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Stephanie Dawn Thacker of West Virginia to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.
At about 5:30 p.m. the Senate took roll call votes on the Thacker nomination, followed by cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2230.

5 hours, 19 minutes | 306 Views

Senators debated an increase in tax rates for wealthy Americans, often referred to as the “Buffet rule.” The provision would increase rates so that the wealthiest citizens would pay the same rate as the middle class.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 103 Views

Lawrence Strickling talked about privacy, spectrum and other telecommunications issues.

0 hours, 28 minutes | 173 Views

The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence sponsored a news conference outside the Capitol to mark the anniversaries of two deadly school shootings at Virginia Tech and Columbine High School. Several victims and family members spoke about their support for gun control measures.

1 hours, 34 minutes | 755 Views

Senators debated an increase in tax rates for wealthy Americans, often referred to as the “Buffet rule.” The provision would increase rates so that the wealthiest citizens would pay the same rate as the middle class.

2 hours, 7 minutes | 103 Views

Mitt Romney addressed the Tri-State Tea Party Caucus. He contrasted his tax cut proposals with President Obama’s policies.

0 hours, 28 minutes | 1,306 Views

Alec Baldwin talked about federal funding for arts and education. In his remarks,he stressed the importance of art to American culture and the economy. In addition, he commented on social media technology, the state of television programming, his work on the television series ‘30 Rock,’ and working with NBC. He answered written questions from the audience after his speech.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 597 Views

The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence sponsored a news conference outside the Capitol to mark the anniversaries of two deadly school shootings at Virginia Tech and Columbine High School. Several victims and family members spoke about their support for gun control measures.

1 hours, 34 minutes | 755 Views

Senators debated an increase in tax rates for wealthy Americans, often referred to as the “Buffet rule.” The provision would increase rates so that the wealthiest citizens would pay the same rate as the middle class.

2 hours, 7 minutes | 103 Views

Alec Baldwin talked about federal funding for arts and education. In his remarks,he stressed the importance of art to American culture and the economy. In addition, he commented on social media technology, the state of television programming, his work on the television series ‘30 Rock,’ and working with NBC. He answered written questions from the audience after his speech.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 597 Views

Abolitionist John Willis Menard was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1868, and although he was never seated, he was the first African American to address the House chamber. 
Next, we hear more about him from Phillip Magness of George Mason University and Matthew Wasniewski, the Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives.
This is about an hour, from the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 274 Views

Republican Governors from Maine, Oklahoma and Tennessee discussed their efforts to cut tax rates, reduce the size of government, and increase economic growth.

0 hours, 51 minutes | 84 Views

Panelists talked about taxing the energy industry and capital markets. After their discussion, they answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 142 Views

Panelists analyzed several tax theories. Topics included value-added taxes (VAT), Herman Can’s 9-9-9 plan, and state and corporate taxes.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 156 Views

Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke about funding for the Export-Import Bank. They called on Congress to extend funding to allow American companies to take full advantage of free trade agreements.

0 hours, 35 minutes | 247 Views

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about three great shocks in the last decade that have affected the U.S. foreign policy: the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the global economic collapse in 2008, and the “Arab Spring” revolutions in the Middle East.

0 hours, 55 minutes | 1,176 Views

Business leaders talked about what their companies do and how increasing exports would help them. Among the topics they addressed were the markets for U.S.-manufactured goods, international trade regulation, and improving the capacity of the workforce. They responded to questions from the audience.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 260 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) staff testified at a hearing on the investigation into improper spending on a series of lavish GSA conferences. Jeff Neely invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege against self incrimination. He had organized an October 2010 GSA conference in Las Vegas with expenses topping $800,000 and had since been placed on administrative leave. Martha Johnson said that she decided to resign just a few days before the agency’s inspector general released a final report on the scandal. Mr. Miller told the Committee that he had recommended criminal charges in a referral to the Justice Department.

0 hours, 32 minutes | 5,531 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) staff testified at a hearing on the investigation into improper spending on a series of lavish GSA conferences.

1 hours, 58 minutes | 2,827 Views

General Services Administration (GSA) staff testified at a hearing on the investigation into improper spending on a series of lavish GSA conferences.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 1,532 Views

Dennis Muilenburg talked about the future of the aviation industry. Topics included NextGen, an air traffic modernization system, and protecting the industry’s intellectual property against cyber attacks.
This was the keynote address at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber Foundation 11th annual aviation summit.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 409 Views

Richard Anderson talked about the competiveness and consolidation within the airline industry and offered ways in which the industry could create more jobs.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 665 Views

Panelists talked about taxing the energy industry and capital markets. After their discussion, they answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 142 Views

Nina Olson talked about the U.S. tax code and the ways that the office of the Taxpayer Advocate helps taxpayers navigate their returns. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 300 Views

A group of conservative former members of the military called on the U.S. to reduce its dependence on foreign oil, calling it one of the top national security issues. Former Vice Chair of General Motors Bob Lutz, who is part of the group, cautioned conservatives from rejecting electric cars because they believe it an idea of the “liberal left.”

1 hours, 25 minutes | 178 Views

Witnesses testified on measures taken by the federal government, the states, and the private sector to prevent leaks from the supply chain that allow prescription drugs to be diverted to illegal markets.

2 hours, 38 minutes | 132 Views

Panelists spoke about U.S. operations in Afghanistan and preparations for the 2014 troop withdrawal. Among the topics they addressed were U.S. strategy in the region, the capabilities of Afghan security forces, and the political situation in Afghanistan. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 16 minutes | 167 Views

Nina Olson talked about the U.S. tax code and the ways that the office of the Taxpayer Advocate helps taxpayers navigate their returns. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 300 Views

A group of conservative former members of the military called on the U.S. to reduce its dependence on foreign oil, calling it one of the top national security issues. Former Vice Chair of General Motors Bob Lutz, who is part of the group, cautioned conservatives from rejecting electric cars because they believe it an idea of the “liberal left.”

1 hours, 25 minutes | 178 Views

Witnesses testified on measures taken by the federal government, the states, and the private sector to prevent leaks from the supply chain that allow prescription drugs to be diverted to illegal markets.

2 hours, 39 minutes | 132 Views

Panelists spoke about U.S. operations in Afghanistan and preparations for the 2014 troop withdrawal. Among the topics they addressed were U.S. strategy in the region, the capabilities of Afghan security forces, and the political situation in Afghanistan. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 16 minutes | 167 Views